By: Obert Madondo Twitter: @Obiemad
Today, June 17, 2013, is the 2nd Annual Day of Action for refugee health care!
Canadians, rights activists, doctors and other health care workers assemble in cities across the country to protest the federal government’s 2012 draconian cuts to essential health services for refugees.
On June 30, 2012, the federal government made drastic cuts to health care services for refugees.
Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care explains the impact of the inhumane cuts:
For example, many refugees living in Canada will no longer qualify for coverage for necessary medication such as insulin. Some refugee claimants will also (Read more…)